Præsten Rasmus Garboe 1784 - 1785

"Præsten Rasmus Garboe" is an engraving by J.F. Clemens created between 1784 and 1785. It depicts Rasmus Garboe, a Danish priest, in profile, framed in a circular vignette with an inscription identifying him as "CONSILIAR CONSIST." This work, now in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the detailed and realistic style of 18th-century portrait engraving, often used for official records and commemorating notable figures. The engraving's precise lines capture Garboe's features, his powdered wig, and the texture of his clothing, providing a glimpse into the sartorial style of the era.